Simeon Baum

Simeon Baum is President of Resolve Mediation Services, Inc., and serves as an adjunct faculty member teaching Negotiation and Processes of Dispute Resolution at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law. He previously taught Alternative Dispute Resolution at New York University's School of Continuing and Professional Development. His professional practice spans mediation, arbitration, and neutral evaluation across high-stakes commercial, legal, and civil disputes.

Education:

• J.D., Fordham University (1982)
• M.A., Colgate University (1979)
• B.A., Colgate University (1976)

Research Focus: Mr. Baum's expertise centers on practical and theoretical frameworks in Alternative Dispute Resolution, with applications in commercial litigation, insurance claims, employment conflicts, intellectual property disputes, and bankruptcy proceedings. His work integrates negotiation psychology, mediation ethics, and arbitration protocols across diverse legal contexts.

Honors: Recognized for excellence in ADR practice:

• Consistently listed in Best Lawyers and New York Super Lawyers for ADR
• Four-time recipient of "Lawyer of the Year" for ADR in New York (2011, 2014, 2018, 2020)
• Featured in International Who’s Who of Commercial Mediation Lawyers (2012-2023)